SAN RAFAEL REAL ESTATE
San Rafael is the headquarters for entertainment and technology in Marin. After George Lucas founded Lucasfilm in 1971, San Rafael became the center for high-tech elements of the entertainment business. It’s natural beauty coupled with man made designs have made it an attractive filming location, with beloved movies such as American Graffiti, THX 1138, and Gattaca set here.
Downtown San Rafael overflows with restaraunts, shopping, and nightlife. Spanish mission buildings can be seen throughout San Rafael one dating as far back as 1817. San Rafael is also home to the Marin County Civic Center, the only public building ever designed by Frank Llyod Wright.
SAN RAFAEL SCHOOLS
PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN SAN RAFAEL
The multicultural community of San Rafael is served by two school districts.
San Rafael City Schools consist of six elementary school, one middle school, a combination elementary/middle school, two comprehensive high schools, a continuation high school, and an independent study high school.
Dixie School District consists of four schools including Dixie Elementary, Mary Silveira Elementary, Miller Creek Middle School, and Vallecito Elementary.
Bahia Vista Elementary School
Grades K-5
Bahia Vista School consists of a multicultural population of students, many of whom are English Language Learners. The school offers additional educational support, recreational activities, and childcare to students and their families.
125 Bahia Way
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2415
Coleman Elementary School
Grades K-5
The comprehensive program at Coleman is designed to meet the individual needs and learning styles of all its students through full access to and participation in a rigorous core curriculum.
800 Belle Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2420
Dixie Elementary School
Grades K-5
Located in Lucas Valley, Dixie Elementary School has been recognized as a California Distinguished School in 2002 and as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2004.
1175 Idylberry Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3730
Glenwood Elementary School
Grades K-5
Glenwood School has been honored as a California Distinguished School in 1998 and earned the distinction of being a National Blue Ribbon School.
25 West Castlewood Drive
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2430
Laurel Dell Elementary School
Grades K-5
Laurel Dell Elementary School is a small multi-cultural school located in central San Rafael. Families from the Brete Harte, Picnic Hill, and East Gerstle Park neighborhoods attend Laurel Dell School.
225 Woodland Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2317
Mary E. Silveira Elementary School
Grades K-5
In 2000 Mary E. Silveira was recognized as a California Distinguished School. After school classes and daycare are provided.
375 Blackstone Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3741
San Pedro Elementary School
Grades K-5
San Pedro Elementary School is located east of downtown San Rafael. It serves the communities east of Highway 101 and the area south of the San Rafael Canal. The staff of San Pedro School is dedicated to meeting the needs of the school’s many English language learners and helping them achieve high academic goals.
498 Point San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2450
Sun Valley Elementary School
Grades K-5
Sun Valley Elementary School is located in the western end of San Rafael. In 1997 Sun Valley Elementary School was named a California Distinguished School.
75 Happy Lane
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2440
Vallecito School
Grades K-5
Located in the Terra Linda area of San Rafael, Vallecito School was recognized as a distinguished school in 1993 and again in 2006.
50 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3750
Venetia Valley School
Grades K-8
Previously known as the Gallinas School, Venetia Valley School is located near the Civic Center and provides educational services to the communities of Los Ranchitos and Santa Venetia. Venetia Valley School was declared a California Distinguished School in 1995.
177 North San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3150
Davidson Middle School
Grades 6-8
Davidson Middle School was names a California Distinguished School three times, in 1988, 1990, and 1994. It serves the students from Bahia Vista, Coleman, Glenwood, Laurel Dell, San Pedro, and Sun Valley Elementary schools.
280 Woodland Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2400
Miller Creek Middle School
Grades 6-8
Miller Creek Middle School is located in the Lucas Valley area. It has been names a California Distinguished school three times. Miller Creek maintains a wireless campus serving over 150 iMac, eMac, and Macbook computers.
2255 Las Gallinas Ave
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3760
San Rafael High School
Grades 9-12
Located in central San Rafael, San Rafael High School includes college preparatory instruction along with honors and advanced placement courses.
185 Mission Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
Terra Linda High School
Grades 9-12
Terra Linda High School was named as a California Distinguished school in 2005. Over 90% of its graduates go on to post-secondary educational institutions. Terra Linda High School offers a variety of elective classes and enrichment programs.
320 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3100
Madrone Continuation High School
Grades 10-12
The majority of students at Madrone are behind in credits and are in danger of not graduating with their class. Students must be at least sixteen years old and have attended at least one year at a comprehensive high school. Madrone has open enrollment throughout the school year and is considered to have full enrollment when our student population reaches seventy.
150 Lovell Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2435
Oracle Independent School
Grades 9-12
Oracle Independent Study provides an alternative to those students whose educational needs cannot be met through traditional programs; success for kids who have not succeeded is the purpose of this program. A complete, state-approved curriculum is individualized to each student’s needs and goals.
4380 Redwood Highway
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-0792
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN SAN RAFAEL
San Rafael is home to some of the premium private schools in Marin County.
Brandeis Hillel Day School
Grades K-8 Jewish
Brandeis Hillel Day School is an independent co-educational school providing an academic education for children in grades kindergarten through eight. A low student to teacher ratio allows students individual attention and sets the foundation to build self-confidence within a nurturing environment.
180 North San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-1833
Dunham Academy
Grades K-8 Nonsectarian
Dunham Academy is an independent, co-educational school for academically gifted and motivated students. Classes consist of no more than 12 students, in multi-age groupings to enhance learning rates and styles.
1 St. Vincent Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-4700
Leebil Learning Center
Grades 7-12 Nonsectarian
Leebil Learning Center is a special education school serving students with a variety of learning disabilities.
1411 Lincoln Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-6618
Marin Academy
Grades 9-12 Nonsectarian
Marin Academy is a co-educational college preparatory high school. An average class size of 15 and a nine-to-one student/teacher ratio fosters a meaningful relationship between students and teachers. The school has always held a preeminent position in the arts and every student is required to take two years of classes in the performing or visual arts.
1600 Mission Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-4550
Marin Waldorf Schools
Grades Preschool-8 Waldorf
Founded in 1972 Marin Waldorf Schools campus includes 11 acres, two pre-school classrooms, two kindergarten classrooms, eight large classrooms, a new library, music room, two playgrounds, playing fields, woods, organic garden, woodshop, and an outdoor amphitheatre.
755 Idylberry Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-8190
Montessori De Terra Linda
Grades Preschool-6 Montessori
Montessori de Terra Linda offers three primary classes lasting for a three year period. Upon the third year a child would begin kindergarten. After completion of the kindergarten year students move to the elementary program that is divided into two multi-age classes. Six to nine year olds are in the lower elementary class while children nine to twelve attend the upper elementary program.
620 Ganado Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-7373
Saint Isabella Elementary School
Grades K-8 Christian/Catholic
Core subjects include math, science, religion, reading, language arts (writing, grammar, spelling) social studies, computer technology, Spanish, and physical education. In addition, Saint Isabella Elementary School provides music, art, and drama as components of their fine arts curriculum. All students have frequent access to laptop computers and apply their tech skills to various areas of curriculum. With supervision by science teachers, the students maintain a school garden where they can experience the joy of caring for living things.
1 Trinity Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-3727
Saint Mark’s School
Grades K-8 Nonsectarian
Saint Mark’s School is a fully accredited, independent, nonsectarian, coeducational, elementary school for students in grades Kindergarten through eight. While the school celebrates world cultures, faiths and values, it has no religious affiliation of its own.
39 Trellis Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-8000
Saint Raphael School
Grades K-8 Christian/Catholic
Founded as part of the Mission San Rafael, Saint Raphael School is one of California’s original mission schools. Saint Raphael School is a fully accredited Catholic elementary school located in the heart of downtown San Rafael, adjacent to the Church and Mission.
1100 Fifth Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-4455
Timothy Murphy School
Grades 2-12 Special education, boys
St. Vincent’s provides special education to residents and day students within the Marin Community with serious, academic, emotional and behavioral challenges, with a structured educational program and nurturing environment which addresses the academic, behavioral and community life skills of our students.
1 St. Vincent Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 499-7616
